This moist, fluffy banana bread is naturally sweetened, packed with protein, and perfect for breakfast, snack time, or meal prep!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8–10 slices
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups oat flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chia or flax seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Blend the Wet Ingredients
In a blender or food processor, combine:
- Bananas
- Cottage cheese
- Eggs
- Honey or maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Oat flour or whole wheat flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon
- Salt
4. Combine
Pour the blended wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Fold in any optional add-ins if using.
5. Bake
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool & Serve
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy!
Storage
- Store covered at room temperature for 2 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freeze slices for up to 2 months.
Soft, naturally sweet, and packed with protein in every bite!
